Spotted Hoplo (Megalechis thoracata)

Also known as Armored Catfish, Black Marble Hoplo, Black-spotted Catfish, Bubblenest Catfish, Hoplo, Hoplo Armoured Catfish, Hoplo Catfish, Marbled Hoplo, Mottled Hoplo Catfish, Porthole Catfish

Description

Also known as Armored Catfish, Black Marble Hoplo, Black-spotted Catfish, Bubblenest Catfish, Hoplo, Hoplo Armoured Catfish, Hoplo Catfish, Marbled Hoplo, Mottled Hoplo Catfish, Porthole Catfish.

Found in coastal rivers and river basins.
They feed on benthic invertebrates
Length - 12.4cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America



A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish are able to breathe air intestinally and takes air 1 to 45 times per hour ( Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/46502

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